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Propaganda relating to the German occupation of France during World War II
Title
Propaganda relating to the German occupation of France during World War II, circa 1940-circa 1946.
Physical Description
0.29 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language
French; German; English
Notes
A few items are accompanied by typescript English translations.
Chiefly in French; some materials in German or English.
Provenance
Purchased from F. A. Bernett Books on the Edwin J. Beinecke Book Fund, 2010.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Summary
Circa 200 propaganda leaflets, newsletters, and other printed ephemera, some illustrated, intended for distribution in France, 1940-1946. Most contain anti-British, anti-American, or anti-Russian content, advocate cooperation with the German occupation, or encourage support for Philippe Pétain, Pierre Laval, and other Vichy Regime leaders. Other items advocate French resistance against Germany and support for Charles de Gaulle and France combattante. A few items are annotated by an unidentified former owner, indicating original locations and dates found.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Images
Added to Catalog
February 17, 2012
References
Propaganda Relating to the German Occupation of France During World War II. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Cite as
Propaganda Relating to the German Occupation of France During World War II. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Propaganda - Germany - 20th century.
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